The signing of a joint statement between the United States, Sudan, and Israel on October 23, 2020, appears to usher in a new era in the relations between Tel-Aviv and Khartoum: one of normalization. However, the tangible policies and developments to which this term refers remain vague, especially due to the uncertainty of the Sudanese political situation, as the country began a democratic transition in 2019. What are the consequences and durability of this new iteration of deal diplomacy promoted by Donald Trump? This agreement was made possible by Trump and Netanyahu who – in tandem – were able to capitalize on structural factors making space for a rapprochement between the three states. Its public nature constitutes a break with the covert diplomacy carried out by Israel in the region, and affects the actors involved differently. This publicity stunt diplomacy is sought after by Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, who are trying to translate these diplomatic successes into domestic political gains. However, it also highlights dissension within the Sudanese political class, some of whom perceive the deal as “blackmail” by the United States in exchange for the country’s removal from the list of state sponsors of terrorism.
THIS RESEARCH PAPER IS AN UPDATE OF THE FRENCH VERSION OF THE RESEACH PAPER No. 110 PUBLISHED 1 YEAR AGO.

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